The 2nd International Heki Taikai took place over the Pentecost weekend in Pallanza on Lake Maggiore (Italy). A total of 18 teams and individual archers—one of whom was even from Japan—competed in the Heki Ryu Insai Ha style, which is rooted in the techniques of military archery.
Volker Bruckmann, Günther Dauner, and Reinhard Kollotzek from the Neandertal Kyudo Club were among the participants. The long trip the day before and the significant temperature difference of 15° C were likely among the reasons why they were unable to perform at their usual level or achieve their usual hit count. The short vacation that followed in the beautiful countryside around Lake Maggiore more than made up for it. We’d also like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our Italian hosts. Photos and a report can be viewed on their website.

http://www.kouzen.it/HekiTaikai/home.html

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